Az Samad Workshop & Masterclass in Johor Bahru | Nov 9 2025

I am excited and grateful to be coming to Johor Bahru on November 9, 2025 for this rare guitar workshop and masterclass.

Spaces are VERY limited so get yours quickly via cloudjoi:

https://www.cloudjoi.com/shows/4407-az-samad-jb-guitar-workshop-masterclass/

Cornerstone International School, Johor

Date: 09 Nov 2025

Time: Workshop 11:00AM, Masterclass 2:00PM

This workshop is designed to elevate your guitar playing, whether you’re just starting or you’re an experienced musician.

For the workshop, I will be covering:

????Chords and Chord Progressions
Basic chord progressions and smooth transitions
Pro tips for memorising songs and chords even faster

????Picking hand technique and rhythms
Simple fingerpicking and strumming patterns
Tips for learning different picking techniques (alternate, economy, sweep, hybrid)

????Improvisation and Melodic Playing
Scales and how to use them
Basic improvisation ideas

????Sound Production and Performance
Tips on tone and dynamics
Playing with a band or group basics
How to handle stage fright

????Musicians Mindset Method
How to stay motivated and consistent
Practice techniques and time management
Music as a hobby vs a career (important differences)

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And in the Masterclass….

For the masterclass, this is an opportunity for experienced players to get more detailed feedback on their playing, specific practice tips and more involved advice.

Topics discussed may include (but not limited to):

????Technique
Fingerstyle technique tips
Discussion on Alternate picking, economy picking, cross picking, hybrid picking
How to practice picking technique more effectively

????Repertoire
Chord progression analysis
Berklee chord movement exercises

????Improvisation
Transcribing & getting licks into your playing
How to solo in different styles (and sound good)

????Professional Life
Performance Tips
Professional Musician Mindset
Feedback on Playing & Suggestions
Tips on teaching and teaching as a business

Big thanks to Cornerstone International Shool for being the official venue sponsor!